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Greg Novak

American wargame designer (1950–2012) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Greg Novak
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Greg Novak (September 4, 1950 – March 7, 2012)[1] was a wargame designer, author of dozens of games, rules supplements and scenario books, his most notable contributions including the Volley & Bayonet series and several works about the American War of Independence.

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Biography

Born on September 4, 1950, in Chicago,[2] son of George and Sylvia (Stepnowski) Novak, and married to Donna Oakes Gerbino on July 19, 1997, Greg Novak worked as a librarian at Edison and Jefferson middle schools for 31 years, and for the Champaign Office of Education. He was active in the Champaign Teachers Federation, serving as a building steward, member of the collective bargaining unit, vice president and president. Upon his retirement he was elected to the Champaign Board of Education. After his death Champaign Unit 4 Schools named their Alternative High School facility in his honor.[3]

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Greg Novak was a key figure in the wargaming hobby,[4][5] leaving a lasting and internationally recognized[6] legacy both as an author and as a promoter of wargaming events. Among his main contributions as an author should be listed :

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Rules supplements and Scenario books

  • And Continually Wear the Blue: A Short Guide to the U.S. Army & the 'Indian Wars' 1850-90, RAFM 1989 (with Mike Gilbert).
  • A Guide to the American War of Independence in the North, Ulster Imports 1990
  • Remember the Maine and to Hell with Spain : Being a Wargamer's Guide to the Spanish American War 1898, Ulster Imports, 1990
  • Battles of the American Civil War – A Volley & Bayonet supplement, GDW 1994
  • The Rough Riders - Vol.1: A Volley & Bayonet Supplement for the Spanish–American War, GDW 1999 (with Frank Chadwick).
  • The Rough Riders - Vol.2: A Volley & Bayonet Supplement for the Spanish–American War, GDW 1999 (with Frank Chadwick).
  • The American War of Independence - Book 1: The Northern Campaigns, Old Glory
  • The American War of Independence - Book 2: The Southern Campaigns, Old Glory

Greg Novak was also Editor of the Command Post Quarterly magazine (published by the GDW and Emperor's Headquarters)-

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Awards

Member of the Legion of Honour, Historical Miniatures Gaming Society - East [7]

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